Horsin’ Around Therapeutic Riding Center
Bosque, New Mexico
Horsin' Around Therapeutic Riding Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Bosque, New Mexico. It offers equine-assisted therapy and adaptive horsemanship to children and adults with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges in Valencia, Bernalillo and Socorro Counties.
- Equine-assisted therapy
- Adaptive horsemanship
- Therapeutic riding
- Grooming, feeding and leading horses
- Individually customized sessions
- Children
- Adults
- People with physical disabilities
- People with cognitive disabilities
- People with emotional challenges
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, the center's mission is "to improve the well-being of individuals through equine-assisted therapy." Participants groom, feed, lead and sometimes ride horses, with goals that include emotional regulation, communication, confidence and responsibility.
The center also describes adaptive horsemanship for people with disabilities, which teaches riding and horse-care skills. The site says each session is customized to the participant and follows four stages: assessment and introduction, interactive sessions, reflection and feedback, and continued growth.
The Horses and Staff
The center says it is a member of PATH Intl. and that participants are supervised by a certified PATH instructor. It lists licensed instructors with specialized training in equine-assisted therapy and experienced horse trainers on its team. Its horses are mature animals weighing about 900 to 2,000 pounds or more, and the website has a Horses Wanted page.
Getting Started
Each new student is scheduled for an initial appointment to assess needs and goals, and later lessons are booked based on calendar availability. To schedule, call (505) 349-8152 or email horsinaroundridingcenter@gmail.com, and ask about current rates. Donations help fund participant scholarships. For questions to ask any program, see our guide on how to choose a center.
Volunteering
Volunteers can apply through a form on the center's website. Listed roles include side walker, horse leader, barn help, administration, public relations and information technology.
Location
The center is at 341 NM-116 in Bosque, New Mexico 87006. It serves participants from Valencia, Bernalillo and Socorro Counties.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll at Horsin' Around Therapeutic Riding Center?
Call (505) 349-8152 to schedule. New students start with an initial appointment to assess needs and goals, and lessons are then scheduled based on availability.
Who can participate?
The center serves children and adults with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges, mainly from Valencia, Bernalillo and Socorro Counties.
How much do sessions cost?
Call (505) 349-8152 or email horsinaroundridingcenter@gmail.com for current rates. The center says donations support participant scholarships.
Location
Bosque, New Mexico 87006
Questions to Ask When You Call
The center is the best source for these answers.
- Are you running now, and taking new riders?Start here. We couldn’t confirm a current schedule.
- Which ages and needs do you work with?Ask about experience with your rider’s specific condition.
- Is a licensed PT, OT or speech therapist involved?Therapist-led hippotherapy is usually the only kind insurance may cover.
- What does a session cost, and are there scholarships?Many nonprofit programs offer sliding scales or sponsored spots.
- Do you have a mounting ramp or lift?Important for riders who use a wheelchair or need help mounting.